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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
14th CII-EXIM Bank Conclave on India-Africa Project Partnerships Concludes in New Delhi
The 14th CII-EXIM Bank Conclave on India-Africa Project Partnerships concluded in New Delhi today. The three-day conclave was organised by the Ministry of Commerce inassociation with Confederation of Indian Industry and EXIM Bank of India. Addressing the valedictory session, Commerce Secretary, Dr. AnupWadhawan said that trade ties with African countries have strengthened over the years and the relationship has been mutually beneficial. He said this conclave marks the pre-eminence of India-Africa partnership in the realm of South - South Cooperation at a time when the global economy is faced with intractable challenges that stem from rising protectionism and trade conflicts. The India-Africa bilateral partnershipisfurther augmented by India’s ascendency as the growing major economy, as well as Africa’s new economic dynamism illustrated by some of the sub-Saharan economies featuring among the top 10 fastest growing economies in the world.
The Commerce Secretary said that the conclave coheres into the Indian government’s larger vision of long–term engagement with Africa and Government of India’s unwavering commitment to expanding the canvas of India – Africa economic partnership. He said several Indian engineering companies have been engaged in bridging the gaps in physical infrastructure in Africa by way of development of roads, highways, ports, power generation and distribution and watershed projects that connected different African countries.India’s development cooperation ranges from power projects and dams in Sudan and Rwanda to water treatment plants in Tanzania, sugar factories in Ethiopia and IT Parks in Mozambique and Swaziland, building of the Presidential Place in Ghana and National Assembly building in the Gambia, besides other numerous projects.
Dr. AnupWadhawan informed that as part of India’s outreach in Africa, Ministry of External Affairs, on 10th September 2018 signed an agreement with the Telecommunications Consultants India Limited  to establish a pan- Africa e-Arogya Bharti Network Project to serve as a digital bridge between India and Africa shrinking the distance between India and Africa even more.This project is also designed to aid Africa’s journey towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals  targets in education and the health sector and enrich the lives of its predominantly young population.
The conclave held annually, since its inception in 2005, brings senior Ministers, policy makers, officials, business leaders, bankers, technologists, start-up entrepreneurs and other professionals from India and Africa on a common platform.The event also marks the deepening of India-Africa economic and business ties and paves the way for a whole range of cross-border project partnerships.
Over 500 delegates from Africa participated in the conclave.Vice President of Republic of Ghana,Dr.MahamuduBawumia,Prime Minister of Republic of Guinea, Dr.IbrahimaKassoryFofana andDeputy Prime Minister of Kingdom of LesothoMonyaneMoleleki, also participated in the conclave.
Prime Minister's Office
Chandrayaan-3 scripts a new chapter in India's space odyssey: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has hailed the relentless dedication of India’s scientists on the launch of Chandrayaan-3.
Sharing a tweet by Indian Space Research Organisations, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“Chandrayaan-3 scripts a new chapter in India's space odyssey. It soars high, elevating the dreams and ambitions of every Indian. This momentous achievement is a testament to our scientists' relentless dedication. I salute their spirit and ingenuity!”
Ministry of Science & Technology
Special Campaign 3.0 in full swing to achieve the targets of Department of Science and Technology 
More than 150 sites across the country identified by DST and its institutions for carrying out cleanliness drive
Around 20,000 sq. ft. space to be freed after disposal of scrap & other redundant material
Department of Science and Technology has been conducting the Special Campaign 3.0 on Swachhta in the different buildings of Department and across all its Autonomous Bodies and subordinate offices of DST spread across various parts of the country.
Areas were identified for being cleaned up during the campaign period. The focus was to optimise space Management and to enhance the workplace experience in offices of DST and its autonomous organisations.
The Department along with its Sections/Divisions/Autonomous Bodies/Subordinate Offices identified more than 150 sites across the country to carry out cleanliness drive. Joint Secretary , DST, inspected the identified cleanliness sites in the office premises and directed the senior officers to put their best efforts to achieve the target during the campaign period.
Under Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign, Joint Secretary , DST, administered Swachhata pledge to all officials of DST to create awareness and commitment for a clean and garbage free India. Daily progress is being monitored by a dedicated Team and being uploaded on the SCPDM portal hosted by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances . All the 26 Autonomous Bodies and subordinate offices are also participating in the campaign and celebrating it as a festival of cleanliness.
This year, space of more than 20,000 sq. ft. is anticipated to be freed after disposal of scrap and other redundant and serviceable material. A total of 8214 physical files have been identified for review and weeding out during the campaign. A total of 140 Electronic files have also been identified for closure.
Awareness about the campaign has been spread through different social media platforms like X  Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. The campaign is in full swing to achieve the targets set by the Department of Science and Technology for the specified period.
Corridors of Technology Bhawan Before cleanliness drive after cleanliness drive
Common space at Technology Bhawan Before cleanliness drive after cleanliness drive
Area behind reception in Technology Bhawan Before cleanliness drive after cleanliness drive
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India touches a new peak of 7,19,364 tests in a day
The total number of tests are now 2,41,06,535
In a new high, India has scaled the peak of testing more than 7 lakhs tests in a single day. Continuing the streak of more than 6 lakh tests in a single day for several days, India’s tests have grown exponentially. 7,19,364 tests were done in the last 24 hours.
Such high level of testing will also lead to high number of daily positive cases, however States have been advised to firmly focus on comprehensive tracking, prompt isolation and effective treatment, following the Centre-led strategy of TEST, TRACK, TREAT. Several meetings have been taken in the past week to engage with States that are showing higher fatality rate.
Such an approach has started showing results and recoveries are also increasing exponentially. India has recorded the highest number of recoveries in a single day with 53,879 COVID patients having recovered and discharged yesterday. With this, the total number of recovered cases has touched another high of 14,80,884 today. This is more than twice the number of active cases . The number of recovered cases has touched another high of 2.36 times the active cases, which are all under medical attention either in home isolation or in hospitals.
With higher number of recovered patients, the Recovery Rate, which has continued on its growth graph, stands at 68.78% today.
The widening difference between recovered and active cases, indicative of the higher number of recoveries as compared to those either in hospitals or in home isolation, is 8,52,137 today.
Higher number of recoveries is a result of focused implementation of the various actions taken collectively by the Centre and State/UT governments towards ramping up the hospital and clinical management infrastructure aimed at providing quality clinical care based on the Standard of Care, as advised by the Centre in its Clinical Treatment Protocol. Due to these efforts, the Case Fatality Rate has further slumped, touching an improved rate of 2.01% today.
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ and @MoHFW_INDIA.
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be sent to technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in and @CovidIndiaSeva .
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no.: +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf .
Ministry of Electronics & IT
MoS Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar holds public consultation with over 200 Stakeholders on DPDP Bill 2022
PM Shri Narendra Modi ji has always emphasized that consultations are important part of law-making: MoS Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Post the bill, the intermediaries have to go for deep behavioural changes -- it will no longer be business as usual for them: MoS Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar
The Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, here today, met over 200 stakeholders from various walks of life to discuss and deliberate on the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2022, public consultations for which are open till January 2, 2023.
MoS Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar deliberating on Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2022
The attendees included representatives from industry, think-tanks, law firms, consumer and citizen rightsgroup & discussed the crucial role that the provisions of the Bill are going to play for data protection.
Speaking at the meeting, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar said Shri Narendra Modi’s Government's vision is to build a modern framework that will prevent misuse of personal data, that too in a way it does not to create a compliance-heavy framework.
He stated that the Bill will act as a kinetic enabler for personal data protection while catalysing data led innovation and startup ecosystem. “Post the bill, the intermediaries will have to go for deep behavioral changes -- it will no longer be business as usual for them,” he said.
MoS Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar deliberating on Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2022
The stakeholders came up with various suggestions related to different clauses of the Bill including the penalty regime for data fiduciaries, regarding obtaining parental consent for children, cross border data flows and about consent managers and how the government intends on regulating them and many others. The Minister also provided clarity on the deemed consent clausefor Government's access to data.
The discussions were moderated by Shri Amit Agarwal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology  and Shri Rakesh Maheshwari, Senior Director and Group Coordinator, .
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the passing away of Shri Mohammad Asrarul Haque
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the passing away of Shri Mohammad Asrarul Haque.
“Saddened by the passing away of Shri Mohammad Asrarul Haque, the Lok Sabha MP from Kishanganj in Bihar. My thoughts are with his family and supporters in this hour of grief”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Finance
Cabinet approves listing of certain unlisted CPSEs on Stock Exchange
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to list the following seven Central Public Sector Enterprises on the Stock Exchange through Initial Public Offering  /Further Public Offer :
- Telecommunication Consultants  Ltd.[TCIL]- IPO
- RailTel Corporation India Ltd. - IPO
- National Seed Corporation India Ltd.  - IPO
- Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited  - IPO
- Water & Power Consultancy Services  Limited [WAPCOS Ltd.] - IPO
- FCI Aravali Gypsum and Minerals  Limited [FAGMIL]- IPO
- Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited  – FPO
The listing of CPSEs on the exchange shall unlock their value and encourage investor participation in the CPSEs. Further, Alternative Mechanism comprising of the Finance Minister, Minister of Road Transport & Shipping and the Minster of concerned administrative ministry has been empowered to decide on extent, mode of disinvestment, pricing, time etc. of listed CPSEs .
The scope of eligibility criteria for listing of CPSEs has been expanded. CPSEs with positive net worth and net profit in any of the immediately three preceding financial years shall be eligible for listing on the Stock Exchange.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA IN GOA; ATTENDS CIVIC RECEPTION AT RAJ BHAVAN, GOA
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu attended a civic reception hosted by the Government of Goa this evening  in her honour at Raj Bhavan, Goa. She also distributed ‘Sanad’ under the Forest Rights Act to some beneficiaries on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, the President thanked the people of Goa for the warm welcome. She was happy to note that Goa is performing well on the parameters of Sustainable Development Goals. She stated that Goa is among the leading states of the country in many areas of development.
The President praised the people of Goa for their generosity and hospitality. She said that this characteristic of the people of Goa is as important in attracting tourists as the beaches and the natural beauty of the Western Ghats.
The President said that rich forest cover is a priceless natural asset of Goa and it should be conserved. The dense forests of the Western Ghats are the natural habitat of many wild animals. Preservation of this natural heritage would give impetus to the sustainable development of Goa. She emphasised that tribal and other forest dwellers should be made partners in development, while preserving their traditions.
The President said that apart from being a tourist hot-spot, Goa is also an important centre for education, trade & commerce, industry, technology and naval defence.
The President said that the cosmopolitan culture of Goa has a tradition of gender equality. She was happy to note that the strength of girl students in higher educational institutions of Goa is more than 60 percent. There is a need to increase the participation of women in the workforce of Goa, she stressed.
The President recalled the contributions of people of Goa in various fields such as sports, arts, public service, spirituality and literature. She expressed confidence that Goa would move forward while making a balance between modernity and tradition.
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Special Service and Features
Har Ghar Tiranga Rally held at Anna Nagar
As the inaugural event of Har Ghar Tiranga-2023, a grand Women Rally was organized by the Postal Department on behalf of Chennai City North Postal Division.
On 08.08.2023, starting from Anna Nagar Round turn at 08.00 AM and proceeding to Anna Nagar Main Post Office, women’s team of Postal Department, Chennai City North Division gathered in pure white dress and marched to proclaim national unity and pride, carried with the Indian national flags. As per directives of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi, Har Ghar Tiranga awareness was created amongst general public.
At the end of the rally, the tricolor was handed over at Annanagar Post office to Ms. Anita Pauldurai, Former captain of the National Women’s Basketball Team and Padma Shri awardee at Annanagar Post Office. Shri. K. Lekshamanan Pillai, Senior Superintendent of Post Offices., Chennai City North Division has explained the importance of ‘ Har Ghar Tiranga ‘ to everyone and Mrs. Anitha Pauldurai presented a motivational speech about the importance of the 76th Independence Day, the pride of Har Ghar Tiranga and empowerment of women.
Assistant Superintendent of Posts Smt. Muthumari gave the vote of thanks. Thanked everyone who participated and contributed for the success of the rally.
In connection with hoisting of Tricolor Flags at every houses, from 13.08.2023 to 15.08.2023, National flags are being sold for Rs. 25/- at Post offices and also through Online portal from 01.08.2023-12.08.2023.
For More information about Har Ghar Tiranga, Please visit nearest post office or at www.epostoffice.gov.in.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Prevention of Corona Pandemic
As informed by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Health is a State subject and the Central Government has been providing required technical and financial assistance to all States/ Union Territories  for strengthening of their healthcare system including management of the COVID-19 Public Health Challenge from time to time. Financial assistance to States/UTs is provided under the National Health Mission .
During the Financial Year 2019-20, funds to the tune of Rs.1113.21 crore were released to States/UTs towards management of COVID -19 over and above their normal resource envelope under NHM.
Further, Central Government has approved ‘India COVID19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness package’ and Rs 15,000 Crore was provided under the package in April 2020 with an objective to prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19. Under this package, during the Financial Year 2020-21, funds to the tune of Rs. 8,257.88 crore have also been released to the States/UTs to aid management and control of COVID-19.
In addition, ‘India COVID-19 Emergency Response & Health System Preparedness Package: Phase-II’ has also been approved by the Government for an amount of Rs 23,123 crores  for the period July, 21 to March, 2022. It includes support to States/UTs for ramping up Health infrastructure, including in rural, tribal and peri-urban areas closer to the community, providing support for procurement of Drugs and Diagnostics to enhance service delivery at district and sub district levels for management of COVID-19 cases  and for maintaining a buffer of drugs, support for IT Interventions such as implementation of Hospital Management Information System and expanding Access to Tele-Consultations in all districts, and support for Capacity Building and Training for all aspects of management of COVID-19.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai in a written reply to question in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Bharat Dynamics Limited pays interim dividend of Rs 100 crore
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh received a cheque for Rs 100.518 crore as the interim dividend from Defence Public Sector Undertaking  Bharat Dynamics Limited  here today. Chairman and Managing Director of BDL Commodore Siddharth Mishra  presented the cheque to Raksha Mantri.
The Hyderabad-based DPSUhas declared interim dividend of Rs 6.25 per share of Rs 10/- each for the financial year 2019-20. It pertains to the Government holding in the DPSU. The interim dividend declared by the Company works out to 62.5 per cent of the paid-up share capital ofRs 183.28 crore.
Secretary  Shri Raj Kumar and other senior officials from Ministry of Defence &BDL were also present on the occasion.
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Students Benefitting from Schemes of the Ministry in Kerala
Under the Centrally sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SCs, the Department provides central share of funds to the States towards scholarships for the SC students studying in classes IXth and Xth.
The total number of students who benefited under the scheme during 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21 in the State of Kerala, as reported by the State Government, is as follows:
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2018-19
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42219
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2019-20
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72520
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2020-21
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76050
Free coaching Scheme for SC and OBC students is a Central Sector Scheme and implemented directly from this Department through empaneled institutes. Scholarship is released directly from this department without any involvement of States/UT. From 2018-19 to 2020-21, no institute from Kerala is empaneled under this scheme.
This information was given by Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri A. Narayanaswamy in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President greets people on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. In a message, he said that Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of Lord Ganesh, who is revered as an embodiment of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. May this festival bring peace, harmony and prosperity in our country, he added.
Following is the text of Vice President's message:
"I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’.
Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of Lord Ganesh, who is revered as an embodiment of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. In India it is a common practice to invoke and chant the name of Lord Ganesh before the start of any good work, so that all obstacles are removed and success is achieved.
May this festival bring peace, harmony and prosperity in our country."
President's Secretariat
President of India Graces The 90th Year Celebrations of The Merchants Chamber of Uttar Pradesh
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, graced the 90th year celebrations of the Merchants Chamber of Uttar Pradesh at Kanpur today .
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that since its inception, as a representative body of industry, trade and commerce, the Merchants Chamber of Uttar Pradesh, has been promoting industrialization, trade and entrepreneurship in the state. This organization has been providing a platform for mutual coordination between the business and industry and policy makers.
The President said that the objective of any business organization should not only be to work for the benefit of its members but it should also become a participant in the all-round development of the society and country. He was happy to note that the Merchants Chamber of Uttar Pradesh is working towards women empowerment and promotion of start-ups.
The President said that although the term Corporate Social Responsibility  is a product of modern civilization, we have an old tradition of doing public welfare work by business communities. There are many such descriptions where merchants used to set aside some part of their earned money for public welfare. He expressed confidence that members of the Merchants Chamber of Uttar Pradesh are also following this tradition. He said that it is our responsibility to do something for the people who have been left behind us in the developmental journey. He urged them to go to the villages and contribute to the social and economic development of villagers. He said that they can adopt villages individually or in a group and contribute to the all-round development of adopted villages.
Speaking about the issue of climate change, the President said that today, it is a formidable problem in front of us. Keeping these challenges in mind, the Government of India has announced in the CoP-26 Summit that by the year 2030, India will reduce its carbon emissions by one billion tonnes and try to become a net zero emission economy by the year 2070. But the cooperation of the industries is very important in achieving this goal. Many companies around the world are contributing to the zero carbon economy. Therefore, it would be expected from the representatives of the industry and business that they would not only work towards reducing pollution in the existing industries but would also contribute in establishing new environment friendly industries.
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